Herbicide Stomp: instructions for use, composition and safety measures, analogues

Stomp, a broad-spectrum herbicide manufactured by the German company BASF, is among the effective preparations that help clear the beds of weeds. It has a long-term effect and is resistant to UV rays; after application, the soil on the beds does not require loosening. An additional plus is the ability to destroy insects.

Composition and form of release of herbicide Stomp

There are two types of remedy:

1. 33% emulsion concentrate (EC) 330 EC (contains 330g/l pendimethalin). The tool is currently not in use as the license expired in 2022-2023.
2. 45.5% microencapsulated suspension Professional (455 g/l pendimethalin). More efficient than CE, license valid until 2022 (may be renewed).

All recommendations provided are for the Professional.

Advantages and disadvantages

Herbicide benefits include:

1. Good at killing weeds in "weekend gardens" - relatively well-maintained but irregularly cultivated areas.
2. Belongs to the third class of danger, harmless to humans and bees.
3. Combats various types of annual weeds.
4. One treatment is enough.
5. Almost completely biodegradable in the soil, a variety of crops can be planted on the cultivated area.
6. Able to fight not only weeds, but also pests.
7. Long duration, so weeding is no longer necessary.

However, Stomp also has its downsides:

1. Won't help if the area is new, very overgrown or has not been cultivated for a long time. Powerless against the abundance of wheatgrass and quinoa.
2. The best effect is achieved on light soils enriched with humus. Does not work on peaty, gley, silty soils, floodplain meadows.
3. Weather sensitive: rainfall will help to kill all weeds, performance is reduced without them.

How the drug removes weeds

The active ingredient is pendimethalin, the features of which are as follows:

1. The next 14 days after treatment, the substance is distributed over the soil layer in which the weed seeds are located.
2. When weeds germinate, active work begins, the drug penetrates into plant seedlings, preventing DNA synthesis.
3. Cells lose their ability to divide, causing the seedling to die.

Important! If weeds are already emerging, Stomp treatment should be carried out before the development of two true leaves (for dicots) or the first pair of leaves (for cereals).

Protective spectrum

Product helps protect the following plants:

• carrot;
• tomatoes;
• bow;
• peas;
• potato;
• cabbage;
• beans;
• garlic;
• corn.

Effective in the control of mono- and dicotyledonous weeds, especially annuals that do not form tubers or bulbs. This is:

1. Monocots: annual bluegrass, chicken millet, blizzard.
2. Dicotyledons: woodlice, knotweed, chamomile, black nightshade, field violet, forget-me-not, veronica.

The action on biennials is less effective, however, Stomp helps to reduce the amount of field and shepherd's purse on the site.

Consumption rates depending on the type of crops grown

The dosage of the drug depends on which particular culture will be processed. Information about the norms is presented in the table:

Potato Corn, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage, sunflower, garlic, soybeans Onion, parsley

5
3-6
2.5-4.5

The maximum dosage is used for poor clay soil, the minimum for light nutrient.

Important! Herbicide treatment must be carried out a certain number of days before harvest:

• carrot, sunflower - 50;
• garlic, cabbage - 40;
• tomatoes - 35;
• potatoes - 30 days;
• peas - 25.

Rules for preparing the solution

Sequence of actions:

1. Fill the container in which the solution will be prepared with water by 1/3.
2. Add the drug, stirring constantly.
3. Add remaining fluid.
4. Mix for 15 minutes.

To facilitate the work, it is best to use a hydraulic mixer, and dilute the product in it.

The maximum allowed time of work with the substance is no more than 6 hours.

How to use the drug correctly

Instructions for use says that you should use Stomp like this:

1. Spray the soil after the crop has been sown, but the seedlings have not yet appeared.
2. For seedlings and cabbage - before transferring it to the soil.
3. Carrots can be processed after germination.
4. Air spraying is not allowed.
5. Applying to wet soil improves efficiency, so if the soil is dry, it is recommended to water it before tillage.

The procedure should be carried out in calm weather, in the morning or in the evening.

Safety precautions when working with the tool

Safety precautions should be observed when working with Stomp. It is important to wear a scarf, protect your face with a cotton-gauze bandage or a respirator, eyes with special glasses, and hands with gloves.Before processing, wear long-sleeved clothing, over a raincoat. Any shoes are acceptable, but experts recommend rubber boots.

If the drug gets on the skin, eyes, rinse this area with running water. In case of nausea, vomiting, general deterioration of he alth, you should consult a medical specialist, as there is a risk of poisoning.

Phytotoxicity of herbicide

Stomp is a representative of herbicides of the third hazard class, for humans, agriculture, domestic and wild animals, bees. Its use in sanitary zones of fishery reservoirs is possible, but has limitations.

May interfere with the growth of beneficial grains such as oats, barley, millet, wheat.

Increasing the effectiveness of the drug

To improve the effectiveness of the herbicide, you should use the following recommendations:

1. Processing in moderately warm weather (10-20 ° C), without precipitation. In case of heat, increase the dosage.
2. The best time to work is morning or evening.
3. For 14 days after treatment, the beds should be well moistened, this will stimulate the germination of weeds and their death.

Similar products

These include the following emulsion concentrates:

• Cobra;
• Print;
• Fist;
• Penitran;
• Gaitan.

Stomp is a popular herbicide that is convenient because it is safe, easy to handle, can be used on many types of horticultural crops, and kills many common weeds.

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